The Washington critic., 1887-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NATloNAL-EMMA ABBOTT.

THE NATGoNAL-RMMA ABBOTT.
Emma Abbott appeared to fair audience
at the National last night in that combina-
tion OF dramatic aud musical lugubrlous-
ness, "l.ucfetia B0rgln.n 1t Is almost as
impressive to see Emma Abbott qulvering
in the tragic throcs Of this opera as 1t would
be to see Yum l'un gather herself up aud
prance around the stage after no Nos scalp.
"Lucretiam Ia so difficult that rendition
which is not more than ordinarily good
fails to be enjoyable. Miss Abbotts voice
is not suited TO this work any more than she
lie herself, but her hearty efforts In several
instances met with warm applause. At the
end OF the third act, at the close of the trio
by Iucrciid, GenGrrO and Don alfonso, a
curtain recall was demanded. Michellnls
powers were quite severely taxed by the
part of GendITO. Miss Annandale rendered
OrSini In very pleasing manner. To-
night "Mikado,1 with Emma Abbott as
Yum Yum, will he the attraction.
ALBAuGH's-rATTG.
The Patti engagement commences aud
ends tonight at Albaugh's opera-llouse
There has been an immense advance sale
something in the neighborhood OF $4,000
This is announced as PATHS farewell en-
gagement, and The CRITIc submits the
announcement to the public without COM
mcnt. At all events there is positive as
surance that Albaugh's will be crowded to.
night to hear "Traviata" sung as only Patti
can sing II. The company Is composed
throughout Of artists who have established
themselves as public favorltes, and whose
many friends will insure to each cordial
reception. The engagement will be i'm
portant not only from musical standpoint,
but as social event as we'll
THE DlIou-"snApow DETECTIVE"
An audience that tilled the Bilou Theatre
comfortably spplauded Dan Kelly in the
"Shadow Detective Yesterday. The play is
what the name indicates aud Is full OF ex-
citement and thrilling situations. Harry
Buckingham, an old Washington lad, met
with warm reception In his character OF
Tom cutie. Harry Alblugh, also a Wash
ingtonian, is with them. Miss Joan Cra-
ven, who plays Le0ide, is pretty and at
,raciive, but imparts no life to her part.
The rest OF the cast is poor.
ToREPAuGu's CIRCUS.
The circus expands Its canvas In Wash
ington tomorrow, and the weather has
regulated itself accordingly. Forepaugh's
circus and menagerie is sure to receive a
hearty welcome from young and old, and
many dignitied parent Is making ready TO
sacrifice himself by going to the circus,
"hecause he has to take the boys There
are novelties In Unlimited quantities to be
seen under Forepaugh's tents, and the pub.
lie are assured that the exhibition Is even
greater this year than formerly. The Wild
West show Is one OF the newest and best
features. Among the people employed In
It are Captain Bogardus, the famous marks.
man, and his sons. To give anything like
n complete list OF the wonders exhibited by
this circus would be impossible. The best
thing for amusement seekers to do will be
to 90 In person and see what Adam provide:
this season for the entertainment and In
struction Of the public.
KERNAN's-IpA sIDDoSs.
Ida Siddons and her new burlesque com
papy drew very large audience to Kcr
pan's last night. The sporting fraternity
was out In force. All the old favorites art
with them, the favorite Clara Moore meet
ing with the same ia vor last night. And
she deserves 1t, for she has what is rarely
| found on the variety stage-a good voice
and good taste in using 1t. Frank Lestel
| is as funny as ever and the Melrose Sisters
do very pretty "turn." The show is {
| good one and well worth seeing.